How far is Lansing, MI from Grosse Ile, MI?
The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Grosse Ile, MI is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Grosse Ile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Grosse Ile.
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Start on Townsend Street
7 m · 3 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
861 ft · 32 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn left onto Washington Square South
103 m · 12 sec · Washington Square South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Michigan Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howard Avenue
1240 ft · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
56.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sibley Road, New Boston
2647 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sibley Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Sibley Road
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Turn right onto Inkster Road
3 mi · 5 min · Inkster Road
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Turn left onto Van Horn Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Van Horn Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
125 m · 14 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Grosse Ile Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grosse Ile Parkway
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Turn left onto Meridian Road
1429 ft · 39 sec · Meridian Road
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Turn right onto Macomb Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street
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Turn right onto Mathias Drive
116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive
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Continue on Mathias Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Mathias Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mathias Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing and Grosse Ile.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Merge slight right
56.1 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Lansing and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lansing to Grosse Ile?
The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Lansing and 52.1 miles from Grosse Ile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lansing and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Stop Ideas Near Green Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Oak.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Grosse Ile. Straight-line distance: 83.16 mi (133.84 km).
#1 Lansing
The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.
| Population | 112,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.7325300, -84.5555300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grosse Ile
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 10,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292100, -83.1443700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Ile (-83.14437, 42.12921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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